Associate Category Business Manager

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar is seeking an Associate Merchant to support the Category Director and Merchants in all merchandising processes across channels. You will assist with assortment development, execution of merchandising strategy, and creating marketing copy for Category products.

The role emphasizes vendor evaluation, cost negotiations, and participation in weekly/monthly financial reviews. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of buying experience are required for this onsite position in Chesapeake, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–3 years of related Merchandise/Buying experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Director and Merchants across merchandising processes for all channels.
• Assist with assortment development and execution of merchandising strategy.
• Develop copy and text for marketing for Category products.
• Input to promotional planning and plan-o-guides for their Category.
• Contribute to Weekly Business Reviews and Monthly P&L analysis for their Category.
• Evaluate vendor performance and support sourcing decisions.
• Assist in cost negotiations and overseas buying preparations.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word Processing

Job description

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This is an onsite role in Chesapeake, VA

General Summary

As an Associate Merchant, you’ll support the Category Director and Category Merchants by providing assistance with all merchandising business processes for all channels (including assortment development, execution of the merchandising strategy, and implementing merchandising plans for Company Stores). Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Product Development

• Responsible for providing analysis and research to assist in the development of the Category Strategy.
• Consulted on the assortment definition and product selection for their respective Category.
• Responsible for providing analysis and research to assist in the definition of the assortment.
• Consulted on product development activities for their respective Category.
• Responsible for developing copy and text in support of Marketing for Category product.
• Provide input to the selection of products from their respective Category to be included in a promotional program. Consulted on activities to ensure the products are appropriately represented in a promotion.
• Responsible for development and approval of all plan-o-guides, display guides, flow guides, and planners for their respective Category.
• Provide input to the Weekly Business Reviews and Monthly P&L of their respective Category. Consulted on potential Merchandising business and systems improvement initiatives.

Vendor Management & Market Analysis

• Responsible for evaluating vendor performance and recommending sources of supply to the Category Merchant and Category Director.
• Responsible for preparing analysis and reporting to support vendor meetings.
• Consulted on the identification of new sources of supply, preparation for overseas buying trips, vendor selection, and cost negotiations.
• Consulted on all financial and assortment planning activities for their respective Category.
• Consulted on the management of vendor relationships within their respective Category.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of related Merchandise/Buying experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently
• Creativity
• Ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team.

Projected Salary Range: $80,000-90,000

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Buying

Family Dollar